Residents in Bridport have raised concerns about the “extremely poor” quality of the roads and amount of potholes in the town centre

A vicar who suffered serious injuries in a horror crash walked a half marathon in crutches

A BRIDPORT bar has been forced to run as a pop-up due to the 'economic climate' making it 'no longer viable' to have a physical venue

AS spring approaches, dog walkers are being reminded of their responsibilities when taking a stroll through the countryside.

Eight years after the 2018 ‘Mini Beast from the East’, we look back at the heavy snow that closed roads, schools and events across west Dorset on March 19.

A NUMBER plate recognition camera will be added to the Hive Beach car park in Burton Bradstock under the latest planning approvals in the area.

A SERIES of refurbishment projects and property updates have been approved across Lyme Regis and Charmouth.

British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates & Qantas are among the major airlines to have cancelled or suspended flights to several airports amid the Iran conflict

One of Dorset's favourite actors has shown his support for a local hospital with an on-site visit

Annual recycling works on a west Dorset beach will take place today as the area remains closed

Temporary traffic lights are set to be installed along the A35

A spitfire is due to fly over Dorset as part of anniversary celebrations.

DORSET residents and visitors are being urged to pull on their gloves this Easter and do their bit for the environment as the Great Dorset Beach Clean returns for 2026.

Car park operator NCP has fallen into administration, putting 682 jobs at risk, after struggling to fill spaces since Covid-19 and grappling with losses

This is the story of a ship that was torpedoed in the First World War and lies submerged one-and-a-half miles south of the Cobb at Lyme Regis

A new festival-style Big Music Camp Out is heading to East Fleet Farm in Chickerell on July 17 to 18, with live bands including the Leggomen, Cable Street Collective and more

Turning his back on comedy, Dorset’s Martin Clunes confronts the darkness of power and downfall in Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards — Channel 5’s gripping retelling of one of television’s most shocking scandals.

HOME improvement projects have been approved across Bridport by Dorset Council.

Audience members are encouraged to wear orange Blippi glasses and join in the fun as the cast invites everyone to "be like Blippi."

British Airways (BA) has issued its latest travel update for Brits flying to the Middle East including Dubai over the next few months

Meningitis B affected 378 people in the most recent statistics from 2024-2025

The chairman of the National Pharmacy Association said there was currently no stock of meningitis B vaccines for people to pay for privately.

A decision over the future of a karting track which launched the careers of Formula 1 world champions has been deferred

A biker has been seriously injured in a crash with a lorry

A crash has caused delays on a main route in west Dorset this morning

Repair work to replace a damaged traffic signal pole that forced a pedestrian crossing to close will take place this week

A holiday park operator has announced a major jobs boost across Dorset ahead of the busy summer season

West Bay will be flying the Jolly Roger again this spring when Pirates Weekend returns for two days of live music and family fun

A Bridport reader has praised the Royal Mail delivery team in Chardsmead Road after a manager personally searched through around 1,000 undelivered parcels to find urgently needed medication when a van problem delayed deliveries.

Clueless secure ninth straight win in Lyme Regis & District Skittles League, edging Rousdon Rebels by one pin. Flyers and Anthill Mob chase top spots.

Bridport Youth Dance marked its 25th anniversary with Revelations, showcasing young talent, inclusion, and outstanding dance in a vibrant community performance.

Bridport Cancer Research Fund Raising Group raised over £2,800 for Cancer Research UK at its annual curry lunch at Highlands End Caravan Park, Dorset.

Dog owners are being urged to check their pets after walks now that we are entering tick season in the UK.

Morrisons shoppers in the UK can now earn extra More Card points thanks to a new EV charging scheme

A pedestrian crossing is closed after a van crashed into the traffic lights.

A DORSET karting circuit that helped launch the careers of Formula One legends Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, could be swept away under redevelopment plans for the Clay Pigeon leisure complex.

A handbag and bank cards have been among items stolen from a spree of car thefts at beauty spots prompting a warning to residents from police

Work has started on long-term repairs to an iconic landmark in west Dorset, following emergency repairs last winter

The A35 is blocked in both directions due to an overturned lorry near Axminster.

A proud father is looking to get a painting that his son gifted to him for his 80th birthday displayed in a town premises

An action group has been set up ‘in a bid to establish exactly what is happening’ to a high street hotel which has been left derelict for more than 30 years

A volunteer group in Bridport has raised over a thousand pounds for specialist nursing unit in Dorchester

An acclaimed powerful one‑woman play is returning to west Dorset this month

A beach in west Dorset will close next week for annual recycling works

The outbreak, believed to have affected mostly people aged 18 to 21, has prompted the UK Health Security Agency to contact more than 30,000 students

Prue Leith discussed a new reason why she left The Great British Bake Off, sharing that she was worried she would fall over on set

Emirates has issued a travel update for Brits after Dubai's airport was closed today (March 16) following an Iranian drone hitting a fuel tank in the UAE

Drivers are being warned to check for hidden pothole damage on their vehicles as repairs can be expensive and they might need to make a claim.

Work is progressing well to remove a sand bank in West Bay that has required a massive removal operation

A grant of £50,000 has been awarded to launch a community-led project that aims to research, share and celebrate Bridport’s flax-growing heritage